2023 Dodge Hornet Compact Crossover SUV | Hornet R/T Plug-in Hybrid | Hornet GT

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Dodge is introducing the all-new 2023 dodge hornet delivering the quickest fastest most powerful compact utility vehicle under thirty thousand dollars the new dodge hornet was revealed with three vehicles the head of the hive dodge hornet rt the dodge hornet gt and the dodge hornet gtg lh concept which showcases available direct connection performance parts

Upgrades all new 2023 dodge hornet delivers best in class performance from two models in a multi-energy powertrain roster with each featuring a dedicated powertrain and standard all-wheel drive dodge hornet rt plug-in hybrid electric vehicle the first ever electrified performance vehicle from dodge will be the most powerful utility vehicle in the segment with

285 plus horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque and offers more than 30 miles of all electric range via a 15.5 kilowatt hour lithium ion battery the high power inverter and 7.4 kilowatt charging module allow for a full battery charge to be reached in approximately 2.5 hours using a level 2 charger the rt plug-in hybrid system is paired with a 6-speed automatic

Transmission available only for the rt the powershot feature shaves one second off normal zero to sixty miles per hour times by boosting horsepower and acceleration using bursts of extra power deployed by the battery and electric motor activates by pulling both steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and performing a pedal kick down provides 15 seconds of extra

Horsepower and can be repeated after a 15 second cooldown period in addition to the sport mode the rt offers three hybrid driving modes hybrid electric and e-save also the standard features on the rt include 18-inch graphite gray wheels dodge branded brembo front fixed calipers dual exhaust steering mounted paddle shifters and more integrating into the muscular

Lines of the body side are the matte black molded in color lower cladding and valences the hornet rt receives unique new abyss painted lower cladding headlamp signature lighting offers an unmistakable focus down the road red for hornet with led reflectors and an illuminated daytime running light signature the illuminated tail amp and rambi logo while standard

On the hornet also serves as a subtle nod to the electrified performance of the hornet rt plug-in hybrid model the rear rt badge features a unique easter egg and relief that teases the model’s electrified nature the dodge hornet earns its spot in the brand’s vehicle lineup with distinctive dodge dna including hood and front fascia design elements that bring to

Life the dodge attitude the hood features integrated heat extractors for a performance focused appearance while the front also incorporates a male slot style grill opening sculpted into the fascia the male slot also reinforces the horizontal brow of the upper grille and lamp graphics creating a serious all business demeanor flanked by two smaller inserts these

Design elements telegraph a mission of performance and functionality while also delivering a muscular front-end appearance that follows the look of the dodge vehicle lineup the track pack package offering the most performance oriented configuration is available for both rt and gt and upgrades to 20-inch abyss wheels with additional performance and interior features

Inside red stitching accents standard on hornet flow throughout the black interior including on the mid bolster seats and armrest accents on the vents and center switches provide a slim technical detail that enhances the performance appearance of the interior ignition control is positioned prominently on the accent painted finish console additional performance

Controls are placed at the fingertips with a button on the performance oriented flat bottom steering wheel that enables drivers to choose between sport and standard drive modes for the gt and hybrid driving modes for the rt keeping the driver connected to the car premium interior touches include class exclusive alcantara seats with an embroidered dodge romby logo

Included on the track pack option the racing oriented alcantara seats feature unique red crust accents that visually burst out and gradually fade highlighting the unique alcantara seat perforation leather seating is standard for the gt plus and rt plus and dodge made certain to offer optional red leather seats for those seeking more dodge attitude on the inside

The entry-level dodge hornet gt model is the industry’s quickest most powerful utility vehicle under thirty thousand dollars the gt is powered by the hurricane engine a two liter turbocharged inline four cylinder with direct fuel injection and engine stop start technology providing iconic dynamic performance to the tune of 265 plus horsepower and 295 pound-feet

Of torque combined with low emissions the engine is mated to a fully electronic 9-speed transmission the harnett gt also features a sport mode easily reachable by a dedicated button on the steering wheel that unlocks a sharper throttle optimized shift schedule access to full power and torque and a tighter steering wheel feel and a stiffer suspension setting if

Equipped with dual stage valve shocks helping the gt move from zero to 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds the hornet takes advantage of advanced technology to offer a slate of innovative safety features that are new for the dodge brand standard advanced driver assistance systems and safety features for the hornet include automatic emergency braking which detects

Pedestrians or cyclists on the road and delivers a visual and acoustic warning and can bring the vehicle to a full stop to mitigate collision lane support system gives a visual and haptic warning when straying from a vehicle lane while driving and performs automatic counter steering blind spot detection with rear cross path alerts drivers via the visual warning

Through a triangular icon on the side mirrors chimes with a warning when the turn signal is active and the system also detects approaching vehicles or objects when backing up harnett also offers three levels of parking assistance with acoustic and visual warnings displayed on the 10.25 inch main screen standard features include four rear parking sensors along with

A high definition backup camera with guidelines with additional available parking assistance on the tech pack level 2 autonomous driving with new ada’s features that take safety and comfort to the next level are optional with the tech pack and include intelligent speed assist with traffic sign recognition detects the speed limit and provides the driver a one-click

Option to adjust speeds driver attention assist detects signs of fatigue and alerts weary drivers with a visual and acoustic warning on the cluster intelligent adaptive cruise control maintains an appropriate speed and distance with functionality that supports stop-and-go traffic lateral control support system combines lane control and traffic jam assist to keep

The vehicle centered on the lane the dodge hornet gtg lh concept displayed during the hornet global reveal at the m1 concourse pays our image to the high performance dodge omni glh which stands for goes like hell produced in the mid 1980s the harnett gtg lh boasts a better power to weight ratio than the original and provides a look at one potential performance path

Created with direct connection parts direct connection content featured on the hornet gtg lh includes stage kit that offers stackable performance upgrades for the gt model suspension lowering kit drops the hornet more than an inch creating a lower center of gravity and enhanced cornering dynamics unrestricted dual exhaust with black chrome tips provide a throaty

Performance note black painted low worked rim with exhaust cut out rear fascia exclusive direction connection glh 20-inch painted and machine-faced wheels exclusive direct connection glh graphics including stripes and logos direct connection parts are exclusively available through dodge power brokers dealers with the vehicle warranty maintained when covered parts

Are installed by a power brokers dealer dodge power brokers dealers are equipped with staff trained to deliver a performance-focused customer experience dodge has confirmed that the hornet gt will start at 29 995 dollars before destination while the rt will be available from thirty nine thousand nine hundred ninety five dollars before destination the new 2023

Dodge hornet will be built at the john batista vicos to lantis plant in pamgliano diarco naples italy the 2023 dodge hornet gt will open for orders august 17 2022. the dodge hornet gt will begin arriving in dealer showrooms in late 2022 with the dodge hornet rt scheduled to hit showrooms in spring 2023

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